In the world of medicine, there is a big push to use computers to predict how diseases will behave. One area where this is happening is with a type of cancer called nasopharyngeal carcinoma. This cancer starts in the upper part of the throat, behind the nose. Doctors often struggle to tell if it has spread to the lymph nodes in the neck. This is where dual-energy com...

A new study has shaken up the way doctors might approach tongue cancer. It has uncovered a simple yet powerful tool for predicting how aggressive the cancer might be. The key? The ratio of the tumor's width to the tongue's width. This ratio could help doctors figure out if the cancer has spread to the lymph nodes in the neck. This is a big deal because knowing t...

Parotid gland cancers are a rare type of head and neck cancer. They start in the parotid glands, which are located near the ears. These cancers can spread to nearby lymph nodes in the neck, a process known as metastasis. This spread can make treatment more challenging. Understanding how and where these cancers spread is crucial for planning effective treatment. Rese...